Southeast braces for potential tropical‑storm landfall
South Carolina declared a state of emergency as Tropical Depression 9 — now over parts of the Caribbean — is forecast by the National Hurricane Center to strengthen into a tropical storm and possibly reach hurricane intensity before impacting the U.S. coast early next week. Officials warn of significant wind, heavy rainfall and flash, urban and river flooding from coastal Georgia through the Carolinas into the southern Mid‑Atlantic, and residents are urged to monitor official NHC and state updates and prepare accordingly.
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Southeast U.S. braces for heavy rains from a potential tropical storm
New information:
- South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster issued a state of emergency as of Sept. 27, 2025 in preparation for Tropical Depression 9.
- The National Hurricane Center says the system — currently over parts of the Caribbean and expected to affect Cuba, Jamaica, the Bahamas and Hispaniola this weekend — could be 'at or near hurricane intensity' when it approaches the U.S.; heavy rainfall threat spans coastal Georgia through the Carolinas into the southern Mid‑Atlantic.
- Officials warn of flash, urban and river flooding and significant winds; precise landfall location and intensity remain uncertain, with impacts expected 'early next week.'